What is a Proxy server?

[swatijain2233]

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What is a Proxy server?

[PoolMaster]

In computer networks, a proxy server is a server that acts as an intermediary for requests from clients seeking resources from another server.

[PrimeItSolution]

A proxy server is a dedicated computer or a software system running on a computer that acts as an intermediary between an endpoint device, such as a computer, and another server from which a user or client is requesting a service. ... An advantage of a proxy server is that its cache can serve all users.

[Saurabh]

A proxy server sits between a client application and a real server and intercepts all requests to the real server to see if it can fulfill the requests itself

[neelseowork]

A proxy server acts as a gateway between you and the internet. It's an intermediary server separating end users from the websites they browse. Proxy servers act as a firewall and web filter, provide shared network connections, and cache data to speed up common requests.

[vijaykl32]

proxy server helps you to make your ip adress anonymous. No one can track your IP adress if you use proxy server

[akshay]

Proxy server is a server that acts as an intermediary for requests from clients seeking resources from other servers.

[gauravkp32]

to hide your ip proxy servers are used.

[Pranav]

A proxy server verifies and forwards incoming client requests to other servers for further communication

[vijayshah1140]

A proxy server sits between a client application and a real server and intercepts all requests to the real server to see if it can fulfill the requests itself.

[fisherinjurylaw]

A proxy server acts as a gateway between you and the internet. It's an intermediary server separating end users from the websites they browse.

[RH-Calvin]

A proxy server is a computer system or router that functions as a relay between client and server. It helps prevent an attacker from invading a private network and is one of several tools used to build a firewall. The word proxy means "to act on behalf of another," and a proxy server acts on behalf of the user.

[asad1997]

A proxy server is basically another computer which serves as a hub through which internet requests are processed.

[chetna]

A proxy server is a dedicated computer or a software system running on a computer that acts as an intermediary between an endpoint device, such as a computer, and another server from which a user or client is requesting a service.

[imriakapoor]

A proxy server is a dedicated computer or a software system running on a computer that acts as an intermediary between an endpoint device, such as a computer, and another server from which a user or client is requesting a service.

[evejones]

A proxy server is a dedicated computer or a software system running on a computer that acts as an intermediary between an endpoint device, such as a computer, and another server from which a user or client is requesting a service.

[vinayak]

A proxy server is a server that sits between a client application, such as a Web browser, and a real server. It intercepts all requests to the real server to see if it can fulfill the requests itself. If not, it forwards the request to the real server.